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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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